I’m all about short workouts right now, and I’m getting nice results with the Full Body Workout from the Essentrics Strength and Stretch in Motion DVD or the Lose a Pants Size and Full Body Posture Workout from Classical Stretch Season 8 DVD. These two workouts are very similar and work great. So if you can’t afford the Classical Stretch set or you’re not sure you want to invest in it just yet, the Essentrics workout will do just fine.

I also added the Silhouette and Arms segments from the 10 Minute Solution Pilates Perfect Body DVDbecause I just felt like my arms needed a little more work. It’s only been about two weeks since I have been consistently doing the arm segment 3 times a week, but I really like my results so far. The arm workout is pretty challenging and thoroughly works the triceps without adding bulk.

Even better, I discovered that the entire workouts can be found on YouTube, so you don’t even have to purchase them if you don’t want to! I’ve posted them here for your convenience, if you’d like to give them a shot :).

And that’s it! I love this rotation schedule because it has ZERO dread factor and it’s so easy to do even on days when you just don’t really feel like doing much. If you notice, on Thursdays I only do one 10 minute segment because usually that’s all I feel like doing :). If I happen to feel like doing more, I will just pick an Essentrics or Classical Stretch workout and be done with it!

What do you think? Does this look like something you could do? Tell me what you think in the comment section below!

Comments

Great post Tawny! As always 🙂
I’m so thankful you introduced me to Essentrics, it is seriously the best workout ever! I actually crave it every day and I don’t feel like myself if I don’t do it at least 3-4 times a week. For the last month or so I’ve been doing The Ultimate Leg Sculptor from the Body Sculpting Series and I can’t get enough of it :). It is also great in combination with Abs Arms and Waist Toner, it makes a really good 60 minute workout.
I love Essentrics so much that I’m really considering getting Classical Stretch, I think it would be a great workout to do over the summer.
Suzanne Bowen’s workouts are really great, I love her abs segment from 10 Minute Solution Pilates Perfect Body, I usually do it after I’m done with my Physique 57 workout and I noticed that my lower abs got more defined after only 2-3 times :D.
Your rotation sounds great! Keep us posted 😉

Somehow I missed your comment! So sorry I’m just getting back to you. I have tried to go back to my barre workouts lately, and I just can’t get into them anymore! I LOVE Classical Stretch, my current fave is Season 9, it’s a little more intense than Season 8 so it’s great for fat loss if that’s your goal. I know you won’t be disappointed if you do decide to purchase Classical Stretch 🙂 It’s so worth the money!

Hi! I just stumbled upon your website and am so psyched! I am 44 and just got over shoulder surgery and ready to get
back into shape. I have definitely put on weight but feel it most in the hip, thighs core area. That is where I think my extra weight goes. But want to lean out all over and not look bulky!

What do you recommend. I am so confused about all that is out there. I tried Physique 57 and other barre workouts~ felt that they made my thighs bulk. Seems like pilates and cardio has worked with me in the past. But ready for something new.
Seems like you love essentrics, etc.

Can you please make some recommendations. Heard a lot about ballet beautiful and sleek technique. Just not sure what to try and also what cardio to implement and how.

Can you please recommend a solid rotation to get me back into a solid program with lean physique results!

Yes, Essentrics and Classical Stretch are my faves! I have tried to go back to barre recently, but I keep returning to Classical Stretch/Essentrics. I just feel so good when I do these workouts. I recently acquired Classical Stretch Season 9, and it is my favorite so far. These workouts get your heart rate up and I break a light sweat….perfect for weight loss if that is your goal. This is my number one recommendation for you. It is a bit pricey, so if you are looking for something a little more affordable, my second choice would be Essentrics Class of 2012. This is a solid workout that is challenging and will slenderize the waist, legs, and hips.

As far as cardio, walking is the best for fat loss. You can start walking for 20 3-5 times a week, not too brisk, just a nice steady stroll. The really nice thing about the Classical Stretch workouts is that they are only 22-25 minutes each, so they are a breeze to do them each day and they work so great. So your total workout time is only 25-40 minutes a day, give or take.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions, I am more than happy to help!

Hi Tawny , Have you decided to buy season 10 yet? Im really curious as to the degree you can use the workouts to lose fat with. I am totally dedicated to Essentrics thanks to you. I just started Sahra’s newest full body toning dvd, which I love to rotate with Body sculpting, They just had their sale and the Classic stretch seasons were a great price. so im thinking I may like to buy a season next yr when they have their next sale. hope you are doing well right now, Happy Holidays to you.
Deb

So sorry to just now respond to you. I have been without a computer for 2 months…hard drive crashed :(.

I never purchased season 10, but I did subscribe to their online streaming service. So I got to try Season 7, 9, 10, and Sahra’s new toning DVD that you got. What I found is that season 9 is really great for fat loss, but not so much for toning as it is much faster paced. My heart rate was high though and I broke a sweat. If fat loss is your goal, you may like season 9. The only issue you may have is that it can feel rushed compared to season 8, but if you know the moves and are familiar with proper form it shouldn’t be an issue. Season 10 is much like season 8, just more variety.

I have been loving Sahra’s barre DVD as of late. Very deep stretches with lots of toning emphasis. I’ve been alternating that with Lose a Pants Size in Season 8 and the lower body workout from Sahra’s toning DVD on the beach. Those two give a GREAT workout.

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